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Gallego, Lesko on opposite sides BY TOM SCANLON

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NEWS...............5 Former state rep tweets about trip to U.S. Capitol

NEWS...............6 PUSD schools reopen after one-day ‘sick out’

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Rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 6—delaying the Congressional certification of the Electoral College—may have been fortunate not to break into Rep. Ruben Gallego’s location. The Democrat, who represents parts of Phoenix, Glendale and Tolleson, is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran. As he hunkered down with other members of Congress, he assessed his limited resources and came up with a plan. “I had a pen. If anyone broke in, my plan was get that pen and jab it into somebody’s eye,” Gallego said in an interview with The Glendale Star two days later. “And if they had a weapon, disarm them and start shooting my way out.” Gallego has been praised by many for keeping his cool during what he now calls “an insurrection.” He instructed members how to use gas masks they were given— and guided stranded journalists (who were not allowed into the safe area where Gal-

lego and other representatives were) to the safety of his nearby office. Hours later, after rioters were expelled and order restored, Gallego used ﬂoor time at the House of Representatives to passionately speak against Rep. Paul Gosar’s objection to Arizona electoral votes. Gallego urged Republicans to “save your souls” and reject Gosar’s proposal.

During a riot at the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Ruben Gallego directed fellow lawmakers to remain calm and instructed them on how to put on gas masks. After order was restored, he gave a “save your souls” speech imploring Republicans not to challenge Arizona’s Electoral College votes. Rep. Debbie Lesko rejected his views and voted for the challenge. (Photos courtesy U.S. House of Representatives)

Republican Debbie Lesko did not buy Gallego’s arguments. “After much deliberation and consulSEE OPPOSITES PAGE 4

Vaccines 24/7 at State Farm Stadium BY TOM SCANLON

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State Farm Stadium is the anchor of Maricopa County’s first public offering of the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, Maricopa County began allowing those 75 and older, teachers and others in the “1B” group to register for vaccines.

On Monday, Jan. 11, the county listed pharmacies that will be providing COVID-19 vaccinations. None of the locations were in the West Valley, but, according to the website, the “vaccine will continue to be allocated to pharmacies as it becomes available and additional locations will be added to the listings below.” For the list of locations, visit maricopa.

gov/5659/COVID-19-Vaccine-Locations. Gov. Doug Ducey announced Jan. 8 that the State Farm Stadium site will be a “24/7” operation “to dramatically expand the availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses in the Phoenix metropolitan area.” Advance registration is required at maricopa.gov/5651/Phase-1B. SEE VACCINE PAGE 3

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“Our new vaccine site in Glendale will rapidly expand the number of Arizonans getting vaccinated,” Ducey said. “We need to get these vaccine doses out of freezers and into the arms of Arizonans who want it, and our new site will speed up that process.” According to Arizona Department of Health Services, 44,000 vaccination appointments at State Farm Stadium were scheduled Jan. 11, the day the 1B program launched. More than half of the appointments were for this week. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, “Registration information and link(s) to appointment sites for scheduling will be available for Phase 1B prioritized groups starting at 6 a.m. Mon., Jan. 11.” The 1B group include school teachers, staff and child care workers, police officers, and adults 75 and older. Maricopa County spokesman Ron Coleman said the county has received 220,350 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 1A and 1B groups. “Of those, Maricopa County has administered nearly 88,000 doses,” he said. Coleman said the county has also received 64,000 Moderna vaccine doses, “of which 52,000 have been allocated to providers (including pharmacies).” According to the county’s COVID-19 website, “At your appointment, please be prepared to show 1) your appointment confirmation, and 2) a form of ID confirming your Phase 1B employment, such as a work ID or paystub, or an ID that shows your age if you are 75+.” No walk-ins are allowed for vaccinations. “People in Phase 1B must have an appointment to get vaccinated,” according to the county’s vaccine website. Those who do not have a computer or need assistance can call 844542-8201, 602-506-6767 or 211. For information, visit maricopa.gov/ COVID19Vaccine1B. More than 75,000 in Maricopa County have received COVID-19 vaccinations in the 1A group. As of Jan. 12, 396,147 in the county—8.8% of the population—have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

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tation with constitutional attorneys, I decided to agree with the objection to Arizona’s electors,” said Lesko, who represents the 8th Congressional District, which includes parts of Litchfield Park, Glendale and Peoria, where she lives. She said in its election policies and procedures, “Arizona violated state law, and thus the United States Constitution. … In line with upholding my oath to follow the U.S. Constitution, I voted to agree with the objection to Arizona’s electors.” The House voted 303-121 against the objection, and Arizona’s electoral votes for Joe Biden were certified. Lesko stressed she did not agree with the violent takeover. “The events (Jan. 6) at the U.S. Capitol were tragic and disturbing. Civil discourse and passionate debate have a place in our democracy, but violence and anarchy are never the answer,” Lesko said in an emailed statement.

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Rep. Debbie Lesko, a Republican who represents parts of the West Valley, voted with those who objected to Arizona’s Electoral College results. (Glendale Star file photo)

website, “Congressman Gallego enlisted in the Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq in 2005 as an infantryman, serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines. His company saw some

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of the worst fighting of the Iraq War, losing 22 Marines and a Navy Corpsman to enemy action in eight months.” On Jan. 6, his combat experience helped him stay calm and lead through the chaos, he said. When he first heard a disturbance, “I was frustrated because we wanted to finish this and make sure Democracy wasn’t being interrupted,” Gallego said. “At some point, I could see people trying to smash through the doors, security trying to hold them up—I feared for my colleagues. “It was survival at that point. I wanted to make sure my friends were safe and I was safe,” Gallego said. Security instructed members of Congress to duck under chairs and prepare to put on gas masks. “I wasn’t sure how bad it was. With all the unknowns, my adrenaline was pumping,” Gallego said. “But that’s what you’re supposed to do when you lead people: You need to be calm, give instructions and be clear.” As the New York Times wrote, “Rep. Ruben Gallego, Democrat of Arizona and a veteran, jumped on the arm rests of chairs and began directing members to move calmly and quickly from the chamber.” He also advised his peers how to put on the gas masks. Minutes later, elected officials were escorted from the main assembly hall to safe areas. “Members and reporters were being escorted to (a safe area)—or so I thought. But then a guard at the door

January 14, 2021 stopped reporters from entering: ‘No press,’” wrote Olivia Beavers, a Politico reporter. “Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) stepped in to defend us and pressed the guard to let us in. But the guard didn’t budge. As we stood confused and trying to figure what to do next in an open hallway, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) offered us his office, where I went with five other reporters until we got the all clear hours later. We are all very grateful for your help, Congressman.” Two days later, Gallego bristled at the use of the word “riot.” “It wasn’t a demonstration; it wasn’t a riot—it was an insurrection,” Gallego said. “It was an actual attempt by those terrorists to kidnap (leaders) and take over.”

Split remains

While Gallego and Lesko were united in survival mode, a chasm between their beliefs remains. Gallego said he blames the Capitol takeover on “all Republicans feeding the belief that somehow elections were stolen and the only recourse was violence.” He joined those who placed blame at the top of leadership. “We’re going to impeach the president,” Gallego said, shortly before repeating his message on MSNBC. “We need to make sure he doesn’t stay in power.” On Twitter, Lesko said anyone looking for impeachment was “adding fuel onto the fire. People are already at breaking point and upset.”

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Kern tweets about going to the Capitol BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

Anthony Kern spent part of his last week as a state representative in Washington, D.C., participating in a demonstration that turned into a riot. The former District 20 representative and Glendale resident tweeted before, during and after the Capitol demonstration that turned into a riot. Kern did not respond to a request for an interview. On his Twitter account, which shows Kern enthusiastic about the Jan. 6 demonstration for weeks, he frequently calls the presidential election a “fraud.” “My name is Arizona Rep. Anthony Kern and I refuse to allow America to become a banana republic,” he tweeted on Dec. 16. In a pinned video, Kern said, “I will put politics aside if I never win another election. … Trump, every time I heard him on TV, it was like he was my friend. Why? Because here’s the president of the United States who was sticking up for little old me.” On Dec. 27, in a now-deleted tweet, President Donald Trump invited people to join a “wild” protest planned for Jan. 6. “I will be there to support you sir!” Kern commented when retweeting Trump’s invitation.

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“I will be there in DC on #JAN6 to support your second term as President of these United States,” Kern tweeted Dec. 30. On Jan. 3, Kern tweeted a call for others to join him: “Stop the Steal called for a Jan. 6 protest. Now, President Donald J. Trump is leading it. RSVP now.” Kern was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2015 but lost a reelection bid Nov. 3. Kern’s term ended Jan. 10. He was still a state representative on Jan. 6, when he tweeted from the Capitol. “D-Day in DC to support Arizona’s and America’s duly elected President Donald Trump! #StoptheSteal,” Kern tweeted on the morning of Jan. 6. Hours later, he tweeted a photo of the crowd surging outside the entrance of the Capitol, adding, “In DC supporting @realDonaldTrump @CNN @FoxNews @MSNBC are spewing lies again. #truth.” The Glendale Star emailed Kern, asking him if he was inside the Capitol building. He did not respond. However, on Jan. 7 he retweeted U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs’ tweet “I condemn the violence we experienced at the U.S. Capitol.” “Agree!” Kern added.

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Peoria Unified closes some schools after ‘sick out’ BY TOM SCANLON

On Friday, Jan. 8, the in-person and virPeoria Education Associatual learning. Never Less than a month after the Peoria tion announced a one-day in our 132-year hisUnified School District Governing “sick out.” tory have we been Board voted to keep classrooms open According to a post on tested to continue to “regardless of metrics,” the district the association’s Facedeliver rigorous and temporarily closed 13 schools for a day book page, “PEA supports engaging academic after teachers staged a “sick out.” educators and staff memand extracurricular The closures lasted only Monday, bers in the Peoria Unified experiences for our Jan. 11. School District as they students in the face “We’re back!” declared a PUSD choose to call out sick on of so many obstaFacebook post Tuesday, Jan. 12. Monday, Jan. 11, as a recles. Through it all, With the spread of COVID-19 accel- sult of the school board I remain commiterating, many districts around the West decision to disregard While Peoria Unified closed 13 schools Monday, Jan. 11, due to a teacher “sick ted to the safety of Valley closed classrooms—or kept county COVID-19 met- out,” Sky View, Sahuaro Ranch and other PUSD schools remained open. Stu- each and every one throughout the district have the option of online learning or learning in them closed—with online teaching rics. … Over 900 emails dents of our students and classrooms. (Photo courtesy PUSD) only after winter break. were sent to the school staff members,” he “Benchmark” metrics on the spread board for a request to call a special ses“Peoria Unified has closely moni- added. of COVID-19 in communities updated sion to discuss reinstating the metrics as tored our staff absence data, which is Students at Deer Valley Unified, Jan. 7 showed slight improvements in we have moved further in the red. Dis- one of the factors we use to determine Glendale Elementary and Glendale Glendale and Peoria, though ZIP codes appointingly, at this time, the School if we can safely hold school. We have Union High school districts returned in both cities remain “in the red” with Board has given no indication they are explored all possible options to keep from winter break online with no classsubstantial spread of coronavirus. likely to adopt or reinstate any metrics.” school open but at this time, we do not rooms open. Peoria Unified was one of the few Later, a post on the district website an- have enough staff to support a safe enAt GESD, according to a post by districts to keep classrooms open after nounced 13 of the district’s 42 schools vironment for students this Monday, Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones the winter break. would be closed Monday, Jan. 11. Jan. 11 at the following schools: on the district’s website and Facebook page, “the earliest projected date for a Elementary return to school in the hybrid model is • Alta Loma. Monday, Feb. 1.” • Copperwood. For more information, visit gesd40. • Country Meadows. org. • Heritage. Glendale Community College, home of the Gauchos, Guidance • Pioneer. helps thousands of students achieve their academic For public schools in the West Valley, • Santa Fe. dreams, here is one their stories. the Maricopa County school metrics shows an overall risk level of “substanHigh school Meet Terry tial” and “recommended Learning Sce• Cactus. Terry is a first-generation high school and college graduate who is nario is: Virtual w/ onsite support.” • Centennial. on her way to earning her master’s degree. She said, “If it weren’t for But, according to new guidance up• Ironwood. Glendale Community College I wouldn’t be where I am today.” dated Dec. 31, “Maricopa County De• Liberty. Her journey has not been easy especially since she thought that college partment of Public and Arizona Depart• Peoria. was just for rich people. As soon as she found out about financial aid ment of Health Services have agreed to • Raymond S. Kellis. options, plus with the support of her parents and husband, she was on support those jurisdictions who are able • Sunrise Mountain. her way. to maintain a safe learning environment Terry’s goal is to be high school counselor so she can help students PUSD Superintendent Dr. Jason with regular school-by-school monitorrealize that college is for everyone. “I feel so blessed with all my Reynolds posted an update on the dis- ing, regardless of levels of community opportunities and now I want to give back by helping others.” COVID-19 transmission. trict website Monday, Jan. 11. When talking about GCC, she said, “My instructors were amazing… “Further, with the recent publications “I know that today’s closures may I love GCC and being around people who are challenging themselves. have left you or your child feeling emphasizing the benefits of in-person frustrated and confused,” Reynolds learning, particularly for elementary Make it happen at GCC. enroll-gccaz.com said. “… I recognize that learning in a schools, and the emerging data indipandemic has not been ideal, but I am cating that in-person school attendance proud of our community and how they is not a risk factor for youth testing positive for COVID-19, MCDPH rechave persevered through adversity. “Our district has made every effort ommends preferentially keeping eleThe Maricopa Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. 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First-degree murder charges after killing of 19-year-old BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF According to court documents, the killing of one 19-year-old by another came after the victim tried to break into the suspect’s car. David Sanchez is charged with killing Nathaniel D. Fowler Jan. 3 outside the Sanchez family home on North 87th Drive in Peoria, near Peoria Crossings and Raymond S. Kellis High School in north Glendale. Sanchez faces first-degree murder charges. After a 911 caller reported hearing an argument and gunshots around 10 a.m. Jan. 3, responding officers found a man down in the street with apparent gunshot wounds. The man, later identified as Fowler, died at the scene, said Amanda Gaines of the Peoria Police Department. A blood trail led from two bullet casings and a set of car keys to where Fowler’s body was found. According to court documents, Fowler had two bullet wounds—one in his right hand and one in his back. The Peoria police report states Sanchez admitted to shooting Fowler. Fowler had been at the Sanchez house the day before, playing video games with a younger brother of Sanchez, according to the report. On Jan. 2, Fowler asked David Sanchez to loan him $200 to buy a car battery, but it was not stated if any money changed hands. The following morning, Fowler knocked on the door of the Sanchez home, but David Sanchez told him to go away because “everyone was still asleep at the house,” according to the police report. After seeing Fowler trying to get into

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City launches portal for local businesses BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The city of Glendale recently launched SmartGov, a portal for local businesses. The portal allows for an online and socially distanced option to apply for and renew local business licenses. Glendale is proud to add this new option to its list of tech-forward services for residents, businesses and visitors

alike. “I have had a lot of experience with business licensing and am very excited for this new and infinitely better process,” said Yvonne Knaack, a Downtown Glendale business owner. “It takes most human error out and educates on the regulations and requirements in an orderly and precise manner. I encourage businesses to uti-

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Jan. 6 disgrace at Capitol will live long in our memory BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

After a few hours, you had to switch off the television and stop scrolling the videos on social media. Clowns attacking cops inside the nation’s Capitol. Morons taking over the chambers of the House and Senate, taking selﬁes all the while. A female rioter—a 35-year-old Air Force veteran somehow turned QAnon loon—shot dead inside “the People’s House.” Meanwhile, the president of the United States, surely watching on TV inside the White House, poured more gasoline on the ﬂames like an arsonist with the heaviest of hands. “These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously and viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly and unfairly treated for so long,” President Trump

tweeted. “Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!” And surely we will recall Jan. 6, 2021, for years to come—as a stain on a nation that feels more like Nero’s flaming Rome in ruins with each new spectacle. I would say the day felt shocking to me, but that would be an utter lie. America has lost the capacity to generate new surprises lately. A flailing pandemic response. An election where the number of lies told about the final result far outstrips the number of actual voters. The inability to keep protesters armed only with Confederate flags and MAGA banners from temporarily disrupting the final tally of the 2020 election. None of the above is much of a surprise anymore, is it? To be honest, really only one thing

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has shocked me in the past few months, while I’ve been an ardent viewer of what feels like the season finale of America: A Nation Unravels? People’s capacity to believe their own crap. Let me give you one easy example, though it would be easy to conjure up a few thousand. In the heart of summertime, when Black Lives Matter protesters twisted the deaths of George Floyd and Jacob Blake into reasons to riot, we heard lamentations galore about the violence that occurred in Minneapolis, Kenosha and elsewhere. A police station burned to the ground; businesses torched; police officers attacked and shot; threats of mayhem spreading to the suburbs— these occurrences were all met with quick condemnation from many Americans, including the president. How did the POTUS tweet go, back then? Oh, yeah: “These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to (Minnesota) Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts.

Thank you!” Once upon a time in this country— and not long ago—the majority of us seemed to be largely in agreement on the subject of social protests. As a nation, we subscribed to the idea that they were protected under the First Amendment and a time-honored way to create social change. Up until the moment they turned violent. That’s precisely where we draw the line. My point in a nutshell: If like me you were disgusted last May when an unruly mob looted Scottsdale Fashion Square, sacking the Apple Store and Nordstrom and inﬂicting millions in damage, then you damn well better be disgusted by rioters staging a failed coup in our nation’s Capitol. If you see “THUGS” on the one hand but “great patriots” on the other—if you believe in shooting to stop the looting yet feel only love and peace for hundreds of red-hatted election vandals—then you, my dear friend, very much need to examine your soul. To see if, in fact, you still have one. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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Lifelong cheerleader aims for the Ford Hall of Fans BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

Kristi Brown has been an Arizona Cardinals fan since she was 3 years old, when she sat in the blistering heat at Sun Devil Stadium. There was just something she couldn’t resist about the tackles and the Hail Mary passes. She also couldn’t help but be impassioned by the cheerleaders. “I waved at the cheerleaders, and one of them waved back,” said Brown, who lives in Peoria. “I was sold after that.” Brown is one of six fans nominated for the Ford Hall of Fans Class of 2021. Also nominated are Pittsburgh Steelers fan Justin Laveing, Las Vegas Raiders fan Wayne Mabry, Dallas Cowboys fan Jamie O’Pelt, Cleveland Browns fan Ray Prisby and Baltimore Ravens fan Tony Roccograndi. The Ford Hall of Fans, which launched two years ago, is located at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. “All six of these superfans embody what the Ford Hall of Fans is all about—passion,” said Jim Peters, Ford U.S. brand content and alliance partnerships manager. “Even in a year as difficult and challenging as 2020, these fans continue to proudly support their teams week in and week out.” David Baker, president and chief executive officer of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, added, “The 2020 football season presented challenges for everyone associated with the great game of football, but these ‘superfans’ found opportunities to support their favorite teams in every way possible. “We are proud to join Ford once again in recognizing and honoring fans’ passion, commitment and devotion. We look forward to seeing the outcome of the fan vote and new members to the

I decided I had to cheer. I followed my dream and auditioned a lot. I made it in 2010.” A labor and delivery nurse, Brown is just as impressed about what the players and the organization do off the field as well. As a cheerleader, she took part in community events, so she had a behind-the-scenes look at what they did. “They have Play 360. They build fields for kids. Kids have to be active and follow their dreams. They’re super active with Phoenix Children’s Hospital. It’s great,” she said. Brown’s favorite player is Larry Fitzgerald for what he does on and off the field. As a matter of fact, she named her 11-year-old Labrador retriever Larry Fitz. “Larry Fitzgerald is the face Kristi Brown, above, a former Arizona Cardinals cheerleader, was taken with cheerleading and of the team, in our opinion,” football after a cheerleader waved to her at age 3. Kristi was devastated after the Cardinals’ Jan. Brown said. “He encompasses 3 loss but is still a diehard fan. (Photos courtesy Kristi Brown) everything in sports. He’s wonFord Hall of Fans this year.” never think you’re good enough to get derful on and off the field. He’s inspiraVoting is open through Feb. 1 at to a certain point like that,” Brown said. tional. He gives back to the community. fordhalloffans.com/football. The win- “Just getting to show my love of my He’s just amazing.” ners will be honored at the Pro Football team to others is great. If I can make On Jan. 3, the Cardinals were defeatHall of Fame during 2021 Enshrine- one person a Cardinals fan, that’s my ed by the Los Angeles Rams 18-7 and ment Weekend in Canton, Ohio. goal.” lost their playoff spot. Brown is a second-generation seaBrown is passionate about the game. “I was devastated,” said the Moon son-ticket holder and devoted Cardi- She doesn’t paint her face or “get crazy Valley High School graduate. “I kept nals training camp attendee. Since her about it.” She said she just has such a having hope. We’re a fourth-quarter son was diagnosed with Chiari mal- love in her heart for the team. team, so I kept saying, ‘OK, we’re goformation, Brown has worked hard to “I feel like they’re a member of my ing to come back.’ But God bless Kyraise awareness to help find a cure for family,” said Brown, a former cheer- ler Murray. You could tell how much the condition. Chiari malformation is a leader. “My family raised me as a Car- pain he was in. He fought to the end, condition in which brain tissue extends dinals fan. I’m raising my two boys as though.” into the spinal canal. Cardinals fans. I love the organization Brown learned of her nomination for what they do on and off the field. Ford Hall of Fans from Cardinals legend and Pro Foot“When I went to the first game when To vote for Kristi Brown, visit ball Hall of Fame inductee Aeneas Wil- I was 3 years old, I saw the cheerleaders fordhalloffans.com/football liams. and I was so inspired. When the cheerthrough Feb. 1. “I heard about the contest, but you leader waved back at me, that’s when

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AIA reverses vote to cancel winter sports BY ERIC NEWMAN

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After a stunning reversal, there will be high school seasons for basketball, wrestling and soccer. The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s board voted Friday, Jan. 8, to cancel the 2020-21 winter sports season due to safety concerns caused by COVID-19. Then, in a stunning reversal four days later, the AIA board voted to reinstate the season. Winter sports seasons for high schools again are scheduled to begin Jan. 18. According to Seth Polansky, the AIA Sports Information coordinator, a special executive board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12. “While we remain concerned, the executive board members are willing to reevaluate and seek other methods to address SMAC’s concerns while looking for ways to potentially reinstate the season,” said Executive Board President Toni Corona. Since the announcement canceling the season, “Member schools have requested that the executive board reconsider the position stating a strong sentiment that it is better for high school students to be involved with their school and interscholastic activities

than to miss the winter season,” Polansky said. Indeed, in the three days after the Jan. 8 vote, more than 43,000 signed an online petition demanding the AIA revote on the winter season. According to the petition, “People want to play parents want their kids to play we are willing to follow all modifications if they just allow us to play!” “Through their discussions, SMAC members indicate they understand the concern of member schools and parents, but as medical professionals, they stand by their original concern and recommendation. AIA and SMAC hope parents understand that hospital capacity and medical staffing issues could be a concern as it relates to their child should he/she become injured or need medical care. A torn ACL or concussion may not be addressed as it would be under normal conditions,” Polansky added. By the same 5-4 margin that canceled the season Jan. 8, the board voted to reinstate the season Jan. 12. Many were stunned by the Jan. 8 vote to cancel the season. “While we understand the board’s position, we are saddened by this decision, especially considering that club sports are continuing,” said AIA Executive Director David Hines in a press release. “To the best of our knowledge, never in our 100-plus-year history has the AIA canceled an entire season. We want nothing more than for our students to be active in school and participating in interscholastic sports and activities.” With growing COVID-19 numbers in Arizona, the AIA board held a special executive meeting Friday, Jan. 8. Closed to the public, the two-hour meeting considered the

Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) recommendation that, due to Arizona having the highest coronavirus hospitalization rate in the country, the season be canceled. Following discussion on Zoom, the AIA voted 5-4 to cancel the season. Coaches from around the state said they were shocked when the news broke. “Every single coach was glued to Twitter yesterday. With the updates on the executive board. I think we all found out that way, and the news just spread like wildfire,” said Liberty High School wrestling coach Eric Brenton. “It was probably the most difficult conversation I’ve had to have with a group of young adults who are eager to compete. How do I tell these seniors that have put this time and effort in? They had such big goals.” The recommendation was based on hospitalization statistics. As of Jan. 8, 93% of all intensive care unit beds and 92% of all inpatient beds were in use, according to the SMAC. The AIA agreed that sports and gatherings could increase already-high numbers. “Unfortunately, it is expected that the state will see a continued rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations for some time. As medical professionals, we cannot in good conscience recommend that students engage in a winter season under the current conditions,” said SMAC Committee Chair Dr. Kristina Wilson. Zach Munoz, a board member and Peoria Unified High School District athletic director, cited the SMAC numbers. “I don’t feel we can make a decision that overrides the decision of doctors,”

The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s board reversed its decision to cancel the 2020-21 winter sports season due to safety concerns caused by COVID-19. (Glendale Star file photos)

he said. But four of the board members were still in favor of sports happening this season. The discussion centered around the health of the students, staff and community. Board member Camille Casteel said the mental health of the students set to participate in winter sports could be harmed by the lack of activity. Also a cause for concern by those voting “yes” for the winter sports season was the fact that club and independent sports will continue to play. They believe the school teams are better equipped to handle safety protocols. Throughout the course of the pandemic, there have been several leagues and tournaments throughout the state, hosted independently from the high schools or AIA. For example, the Grind Session, a local prep basketball league with several Arizona teams, has been playing games for several months. Even a few SEE SPORTS PAGE 13

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Arizona Coyotes ready to start the season Jan. 14 BY SYDNEY FITE

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Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet is looking forward to another abbreviated season, but this time he has even higher hopes for his team. First, he has a task for them to accomplish during this sprint-like training camp. “The team works hard, and they have to cross the line into competing,” Tocchet said during the team’s Zoom media day. “They are not the same thing.” The offseason saw a few moves, most notably the Coyotes traded veteran center Derek Stepan to the Ottawa Senators for a second-round draft pick. The team also signed center Derick Brassard and forward Drake Caggiula to one-year contracts. Along with Tocchet, new general manager Bill Armstrong has tried to develop a roster that has the ability to earn a respected spot in the playoffs this year. Armstrong is working every day to become more familiar with the organization and is still evaluating players who could have a major impact for the Coyotes. The 56-game schedule emits a shadow over training camp; and with the 2021 season starting, players are trying to stay as competitive and as healthy as possible. Not unlike other professional organizations, the Coyotes have to plan around COVID-19 and the protocols that go with it. The coaching staff and the players realize how fortunate they are to re-

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squads from outside Arizona have been welcomed to play in Phoenix tournaments in recent months. Several board members believed the kids who were going to play AIA sports will find another way to get on the court, field or mat. “Our athletes are going to play; they’re going to congregate,” board member Jim Dean said. “Jan. 18 was the start date, with the understanding that (the season) would close if the governor shut down the state. The governor has not done that.”

turn to work and do what they love. “When I walked into the building today, I could feel the coldness of the ice and the buzz in the air,” Armstrong said. “It’s really exciting to get back to work.” The season starts for the Coyotes on Thursday, Jan. 14, against the San Jose Sharks at home. The NHL has adjusted the season to 56 games, and teams will only play opponents within their division. This is the first-time players will work around a series-like schedule playing the same teams back to back. Tocchet said he is focused on keeping this team flexible. The new schedule coupled with COVID-19 restrictions only allows teams to prepare daily. Players who are available one day may not be the very next day.

In the offseason, the foodie worked on putting on weight. “Cooking is a passion of mine,” he said. “It’s going to be important now moving forward with the season. I’m going to be cooking for myself a lot and knowing what I put in my body.”

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The end of the Coyotes’ season was bittersweet, according to defenseman Jason Demers, but the team has worked hard in the offseason to improve their performance. Demers said the team added players who perform well, and he’s looking forward to them adjusting to the Coyotes’ style. When asked what the veterans do to prepare the less-experienced players for the season, in jest, Demers said, “fight the youngest guy.” Seriously, though, he added that the new additions are great additions to the “improved team.” They’re tenacious on the puck, and he’s making them feel welcome.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson said the Coyotes are used to being the underdogs, but don’t count them out just yet. “Not a lot of people believe in us,” he said. “We have a really good group of guys and hockey players in the room. We’re a really tight group of guys and having fun together. We’re going to keep working hard and continue to get better throughout training camp.” To build on his strength, Ekman-Larsson worked with a new trainer and is excited about the shape he is in. “I switched it up a little bit this offseason,” he said. “I started working with a new trainer back home. I really feel comfortable about the shape I am in right now, and I’m feeling really good. I’m excited to step on the ice and see if it can help me look better.” “He looks really good by the way,” Demers added with a laugh. Ekman-Larsson, whom Demers called “O,” is looking forward to a season with a new fellow Swede, Johan Larsson. They two are unrelated. “I know him pretty well,” he said. “We played on the national team a couple times. He’s a hard-working guy, but he got some skill, too. He’s

Raymond S. Kellis boys’ basketball coach De’Rahn Stinson was dealt the news mere hours before his team was set to practice on Friday. He said he would likely have his team scrimmage that day to let the kids “blow off some steam.” “Overall it’s just crazy. I don’t know what to tell my kids, especially the seniors who might have gotten a chance to go to college and get it paid for,” he said. Stinson agreed that kids around the state would eventually find some method of competing, AIA or not.

“There will 100% be another league. As a coach, you’re just trying to do the best for the kids, so you just hope whoever has these leagues is doing it for the right reasons and that they’re safe and not just about the money,” he said. Sunrise Mountain girls’ basketball coach Jenn Tolle, a science teacher at the school, had just finished her last class of the day when she heard the news of the canceled season. She wanted to be able to tell her players of the cancellation rather than have them find out on social media or other avenues. The Mustangs were already set for a

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tough to play against. I’m really happy we have him on the team. He’s going to help us a lot. He does it all. I’m happy to have another Swede on the team. It’s always nice.”

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Darcy Kuemper suffered a lower-body injury on Dec. 19, 2019, and didn’t return until February. However, he said he’s feeling better and taking practicing seriously. “I’m feeling good,” he said with a smile. “I think it’s important that we take practices seriously and treat them with a game-type mentality.” He’s looking forward to the season as well. “I think, as an individual, you have an expectation for yourself,” said Kuemper, who spent the offseason with the team. “You want to go out there and play hard. As a group, we’re ready to take the next step. It was huge for us to get into the playoffs. We want to get out there and make a little more noise.”

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Clayton Keller covered a lot of ground in the offseason. He trained for a week with fellow Coyote Phil Kessel and saw results that translated to becoming stronger and more explosive on the ice. “Chemistry is a big thing, and having it with certain linemates is great for offense,” he said. “You get better every time, though, whether you win or lose.” non-basketball team bonding activity. “I’ve dealt with a lot of things in 11 years at this school, but this situation both as a coach and a teacher has been absolutely unreal in every way,” she said. “I don’t know what to expect for the future.” The March 1 date for spring sports has not been changed, with no announced plans for the AIA to discuss that season. The 2020 spring season was halted near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic’s spread in Arizona.

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The Hall of Flame was born out of one man’s hobby BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

Chicago-area industrialist George F. Getz Jr. and his wife, Olive Atwater Getz, were driving through Wilmette, Illinois, when they saw a broken-down fire truck on the side of the road. George casually remarked he would like the 1924, Type 12 American La France fire engine. Considering the Globe Corp. chairman had everything, Olive surprised him with the old fire engine for Christmas in 1955. The gift led to a hobby on his part of collecting antique and historic firefighting equipment. This resulted in his creating the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, now located in Phoenix, in 1961. It houses the world’s largest collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia. “Somehow they kept it a secret from him,” said Mark Moorhead of the Hall of Flame Museum about George’s present. “It was really, basically, intended as a gag gift, but he went nuts. He loved it. He gave the neighborhood kids rides in it. He just really became enamored of firetrucks. He started to collect more and more and more of them.” He organized the National Historical Fire Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to promote the museum’s programs. The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting is one of the Valley’s best-kept secrets. After a stint in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, it opened its present building in Phoenix’s Papago Park in 1974. The hall has grown from its original single gallery to five exhibit galleries, the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, the museum store, a theater, a restoration shop, a collection storage building and administrative offices. In its 70,000-square-foot space are 130 wheeled pieces and thousands of smaller artifacts. “We’re the largest historical firefight-

(Clockwise from top left) Mack not only made semis, but firetrucks as well. Orange County is represented at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. The Granite Mountain Hotshots are remembered in the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. They were killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire, the sixth-deadliest American firefighter disaster and the state’s deadliest wildfire. The museum houses one buggy used to transport the hotshots on the last day of their lives. (Photos courtesy the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting)

ing museum in the world,” Moorhead said. “There are around 200 firefighting museums in the United States and quite a few in other countries as well. We have items from all over the world, really, to trace the social and technological history of firefighting.” The museum tells the story from the bucket brigade to the 21st century. “It’s like you see in the Western movies, when the church is on fire, for example,” he said about the bucket brigade. “You have the famous bucket brigade, where they pass up and down the line and the last person gets as close as he can to the fire, which usually isn’t very close. He tries to throw the bucket of water on it. “It’s a terrible way to fight a fire, but it was all they had. As civilization developed and towns and cities got bigger, they had a lot of incentive to find a better way to fight fires in a more technological way.” The oldest piece in the museum is from 1725—seven years before George Washington was born.

“This one is so old that it doesn’t have a good hose,” Moorhead said. “Instead of the last guy in line feebly throwing his bucket of water on the fire, he would pour it into a tub that held about 80 gallons of water. “You’d have the crew guys on either side pumping it out, up and down.” The water sprayed out of a rigid, brass pipe—a branch pipe—and it angled up so the firefighters didn’t have to get right on top of the fire. They could arc it through a front door or, perhaps, a porch window. They could also hose down trees, bushes and the neighbors’ houses. “It wasn’t just your house that would burn,” Moorhead said. “Three or four of your neighbors’ houses could burn, or the whole city block. Whole towns were known to burn.

“It seems really primitive, but it was this huge leap forward over the bucket brigade. It’s essentially just a giant squirt gun, but it’s a pretty powerful squirt gun.” From the old news to recent news— the Granite Mountain Hotshots are remembered in the museum. They were killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire, the sixth-deadliest American firefighter disaster, and the state’s deadliest wildfire. SEE HALL PAGE 15

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The museum houses one buggy used to transport the hotshots on the last day of their lives. “This is one of the few pieces that’s here that we don’t own,” Moorhead said. “This one belongs to the Los Angeles County Fire Museum. The vice president of that museum’s son died (in Yarnell). “The vehicles sat in a city garage up in Prescott for a number of years. Then, they took them out to be in that movie (‘Only the Brave’). Finally, Prescott said they were going to sell it as surplus city property. This guy in LA didn’t want to see this stuff sold. So, he got an anonymous donor, who turned out to be the actor Randolph Mantooth, to donate $25,000. He put up a single bid of $25,000. We’ve had

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Pastors help aim you in the right direction Cartoonist Gary Larson inked quite a word picture in a cartoon. It is a picture of a big male deer with a target on his belly. Another deer looks at the target and says, “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal.” While we all feel like Hal from time to time, think of those in full-time church ministry. It seems like pastors these days are on everyone’s scope, both inside and outside the church. Mainline media sensationalizes ministerial moral failures and television evangelist’s “misuse” of money faster than a speeding bullet. Many people and institutions accuse pastors of being judgmental and not relevant to today’s world. These accusations are right in some cases. However, the few awkward examples that everyone hears about are not representative of the exemplary pastors you never hear. The truth is that 97% plus (my guessti-

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mate) of pastors are working diligently to make the world a better place. Are they perfect? No. Do they make ﬂawless decisions every time? No. Do they walk on water? Hardly. Consider this Pastoral ministry is a wonderful calling but sometimes a terrible career. I love being a pastor because it’s my calling. However, the career part is more challenging. Years ago, my wife Becky and I were at a time-share presentation in Maui, Hawaii. The salesman asked what I did for a living. I said I was a pastor. Then he said in a disappointed manner, “Oh, that means you have a

low-stress job.” You should have seen Becky. She laughed and said, “You don’t go to church, do you?” She still recalls that incident like it was yesterday. Englishman Phil Hines tells a story about Jesus walking along the road one day and seeing a man crying. When asked what was wrong, the man replied, “I’m blind,” so Jesus healed him. Further along, He met another man in tears and asked him the same question. He replied, “I’m lame,” so Jesus healed him. Then He encountered a third man weeping. In response to Jesus’ question, he replied, “I’m a pastor.” So, Jesus sat down and wept right along with him! Pastoring can be a thankless job inside the church, too. Talk about pastoral target practice. If he speaks too long, “He puts us to sleep.” If he speaks too short, “He hasn’t prepared.” If he raises his voice, “He’s shouting.” If he speaks

in a normal manner, “You can’t hear him.” If he’s absent, “He’s always on the road.” If he’s out visiting, “He’s never at home.” If he’s home, “He never visits anyone.” If he talks of money, “He’s too fond of money.” If he doesn’t talk about money, “Nobody knows what he is up to.” If he’s too young, “He lacks experience.” If he is old, “He ought to retire.” And what if he dies trying to meet all these expectations; “Nobody could ever take his place.” Now that makes me twitch. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. You might think that pastors talk about church stuff when they meet. No, pastors are human beings just like you. When a group of pastors meets together, they often joke in a fun way about pastoral stuff. Let me give you a free pass into “our” kind of humor. A visiting minister was very SEE DELPH PAGE 17

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long-winded. Worse yet, every time he would make a good point during his sermon, a member of the congregation responded with “amen” or “that’s right, preacher,” he would get more wound up and launch into another lengthy discourse. Finally, the host preacher started responding to every few sentences with “amen, pharaoh!” The guest minister wasn’t sure what that meant, but after several more “amen, pharaoh!” he finally concluded his very lengthy discourse. After the service concluded and the congregation had left, the visiting minister turned to his host and asked, “What exactly did you mean when you said, ‘Amen, pharaoh?’” His host replied, “I was telling you to let my people go!” Here’s another story. A rural pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with a $225 receipt for a new dress she had just purchased. “What made you do this?” he exclaimed. “I don’t know,” she said. “I was standing in the store looking at the dress. Then I found myself trying it on. It was like the devil was whispering to me, ‘Wow, you look

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hours per night. Another issue we can all relate to is stress. Take the typical teen trying to ﬁt way too much into 24 hours. Now throw into the mix social pressure. For most teens, social media is the best and the worst thing ever. One thing is for sure: It is a living and evolving entity that is open for business 24/7. It can make your day or ruin your life, all in the same moment. For the teen who has a rumor spread about them on social media this becomes a true source of trauma. As they read a comment alone in their room, it could create such overwhelming anxiety, embarrassment or sorrow that it prompts suicidal thoughts. For teens whose bodies and brains are still developing, they may be unable to

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process this in a way that allows them to see a path out of their despair. Without support, proper coping skills or a strong sense of identity, this traumatic event can prompt the fight-or-flight instinct to make a rash decision for them toward self-harm. I once had a 14-year-old girl in my office whose parents believed her constant need to be on social media was the source of her problems. They threatened to lock her devices up, but her utter despair at this revealed a great deal of insight. She said, “If you’re not part of the conversation, then you are the target of the conversation.” She felt driven to be on her phone and considered suicide as the only way out of this constant worry. For so many teens, this is reality. So after painting a bleak picture for us and our teens, we are left asking, “What can we do to help?” I found the key is giving them the tools for handling all the stress, trauma and hopelessness. It means creating a tool belt designed for each individual, and not one size fits all. This is why positive outreach like the movement of Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life is critically important. The annual youth conference provides the start to discussions about ways to manage social media that are realistic and still meet a teen’s need to be in the conversation. It also emphasizes the need for talks at home and among friends regarding how to protect oneself and each other. Just like a friend coming to your rescue if you are pushed in the school hallway, a friend online can come to your rescue and offer support. The Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life

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conference also puts students in the same room as teachers, administrators, community leaders and ﬁrst responders so teens know they are important and they are not alone or hopeless. It offers the start to a safe place to talk and someone to listen. The message is then carried on and the necessary and lifesaving conversations continue. It can be at home or school, a youth group, a chat group, but teens need to know that what feels hopeless today may not feel that way tomorrow. To learn more about or register to attend the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life virtual youth conference on Jan. 19, visit SpeakStandSave.com. Saving lives starts today!

Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life will be virtual this year, with the youthoriented event scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. The agenda will feature “dynamic speakers and age appropriate topics with interactive breakout sessions designed to connect students with mental health professionals who will engage, educate and inspire lasting change.” The conference is for students in grades K-12, adults and volunteers. For more information or to register, visit speakstandsave.com.

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Credit Union West scholarships for high school seniors BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Credit Union West’s 2021 Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from high school seniors for ﬁve $1,000 scholarships. “As a local credit union, we are committed to supporting individuals who live and work in the communities we serve,” said Karen Roch, president and CEO of Credit Union West. “Our tradition of providing meaningful scholarships to local high school graduates is one way that we help people achieve ﬁnancial stability and

success.” The $5,000 in scholarship funding will support ﬁve high school seniors who plan to attend a trade school, two-year or four-year college in 2021. Recipients can utilize the scholarship for tuition, class fees, books and other related expenses. Students must meet speciﬁc requirements and submit a short essay. To learn more about the application, visit cuwest.org/scholarship. Applications are due by March 31. Scholarship recipients will be announced May 3.

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Home Road Storm Drain, 58th Avenue to 79th Avenue. Phase II is not part of this project and will be completed when funding is available. Phase I will intercept, redirect and store runoff upstream of the intersection of Grand Avenue, BHR and 51st Avenue, and would eliminate the need for a storm drain through the intersection. Phase I will alleviate flooding of the intersection of Grand Avenue/BHR, as well as areas upstream of the Grand Avenue and BHR intersection. The proposed improvements include storm drain on Grand Average and on 47th and 51st Avenues up to Maryland Avenue. SCOPE OF WORK The Consultant will work closely with all City departments through all tasks of this project (Task I – Design and Task II – Construction Administration) and outside agencies, such as FCDMC, Salt River Project (SRP) and others, as necessary. The Consultant will provide services for the full design of the storm drain improvements, including preliminary cost estimating and construction administration. The Consultant may also be required to make Council and City management presentations and conduct public meetings or other related public involvement activities. PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE A pre-submittal conference will be held on Tuesday, January 26, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom, Meeting ID: 977 8629 4478 Passcode: 893818 (Interested parties are invited to attend this conference. At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Because City staff may not have time to respond to individual inquiries regarding the scope outside of this pre-submittal conference, it is recommended that interested firms send a representative to the pre-submittal conference. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PACKET The RFP packet is available on the City’s Vendor Self Service Home Page at: HTTPS://GLENDALE AZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/ VENDORS/VBIDS/DEFAULT.ASPX. To receive the RFP packet, you must be registered as a vendor. Registration can be done through the vendor registration link located at: HTTPS://WWW.GLEND ALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/ VENDORS/DEFAULT.ASPX. Questions pertaining to the RFP or consultant selection process should be directed in writing or emailed to David Beard (dbeard@glendaleaz.com) and Bill Passmore (bpassmore@glendale az.com), Engineering Department, City of Glendale, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301, or bpassmore@glendaleaz.com. The RFP submittal date is: Friday, February 5, 2021, no later than 2:00 p.m. Any proposal received after this time will not be considered and will be returned to the consultant. CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA Published: January 7 & January 14, 2021 The Glendale Star / 35453

translator or his/her counsel at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. SIGNED AND SEALED this date Aug 17, 2020, Clerk of the Superior Court, J. Garcia Deputy Clerk. “According to Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure Rule 41, if you are a named party to above Summons, please contact Monahan Law Firm, PLC, in order to obtain the Notice of Appearance, Petition, Summons, Preliminary Injunction, Notice of Your Rights About Health Insurance, Notice Regarding Creditors, Order and Notice to Attend Parenting Information Class, and Affidavit Regarding Minor Children. You can contact the firm at (623) 385-3190 (office), email at admin@pjmfirm.com, or in person at our physical address located at 7025 W Bell Rd, Ste 8, Glendale, Arizona 85308 (Monday-Friday from 9am5pm).” Published: Glendale Star, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 2021 / 35517

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NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale auctions surplus City property on a biweekly basis at Sierra Auctions. For further information, visit the Sierra Auction website www.sierraauction.com Published: Glendale Star, Jan. 14, 2021/ 35553 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GLENDALE BETHANY HOME ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I (EAST) Project Number: 202105 CONSULTING SERVICES The City of Glendale is seeking a qualified engineering firm, or team (Consultant), to provide engineering services for storm drain improvements on 47th and 51st Avenues, between Maryland and Grand Avenues, and on Grand Avenue between 47th and 51st Avenues. The selected firm will provide design and construction administration services for the construction of the new storm drain system. PROJECT DESCRIPTION In 1997, the Maryvale Area Drainage Master Study (Maryvale ADMS) was completed, which identified flooding issues along Grand Avenue and on the upstream side of the Grand Canal. One of the original concepts presented in the master study was to extend the Bethany Home drainage system through the intersection of Bethany Home Road (BHR), 51st Avenue and Grand Avenue . However, because of the development of the southeast corner and the construction of the 51st Avenue overpass, the flooding issues changed. In 2018, the City completed the Bethany Home Storm Drain Concept report, which determined this option would be difficult and expensive because of the existing utilities and the presence of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad. Following this report, the City completed another drainage study in late 2019, that supported a two-phase approach: Phase I – East Bethany Home Road Drainage Improvements and Phase II – Bethany Home Road Storm Drain, 58th Avenue to 79th Avenue. Phase II is not part of this project and will be completed when funding is available. Phase I will intercept, redirect and store runoff upstream of the intersection of Grand Avenue, BHR and 51st Avenue, and would eliminate the need for a storm drain through the intersection. Phase I will alleviate flooding of the intersection of Grand Avenue/BHR, as well as areas upstream of the Grand Avenue and BHR intersection. The proposed improvements include storm drain on Grand Average and on 47th and 51st Avenues up to Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Bank Merger Application Notice is hereby given that Coulee Bank, La Crosse, Wisconsin, has made application to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its written consent to acquire certain assets and assume certain deposits of the Golden Valley, Minnesota branch of BNC National Bank, Glendale, Arizona. It is contemplated that acquired assets and assumed deposits will be serviced out of the St. Paul, Minnesota branch of Coulee Bank. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606-3447, not later than February 13, 2021. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. Published: Glendale Star Jan. 14, 28, Feb 11, 2021 / 35551

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The Glendale Star

7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301

January 14, 2021

(623) 237-7100

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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING CONTINUES TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE WORK FOR THE GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT As an integral part of education, social and emotional learning (SEL) supports GESD students and staff in the acquisition and application of the knowledge and skills necessary to help achieve goals and feel and show empathy for others. SEL is also a key ingredient in addressing various forms of inequity and empowering people to create safe and healthy communities. As we strive towards our goal to cultivate a school and work environment that supports learning and social-emotional growth, we continue to develop and expand a structure for the teaching of SEL lessons to ensure a rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction. GESD advances services for social and emotional growth through several vital positions.

Social and Emotional Learning Specialists (SELS) serve as case managers and central support for this work. They are complemented by staff hired this year which include four counselors, three social workers, and one behavioral specialist. GESD is truly reimagining what learning looks like. It is through our intentional work of offering comprehensive social and emotional resources and support for students, staff and families that we continue to advance services for social and emotional growth. The provision of direct services and partnerships with various outside agencies including Touchstone Health Services, Southwest Behavioral, and La Frontera supports us in developing a sustainable system that fosters an environment of academic excellence through innovative learning while building tomorrow’s socially responsible leaders.

Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent

This work is further strengthened through the promotion of new strategies as we continue to serve the community, said GESD Assistant Superintendent for Behavioral Health and School Safety Dr. Louis Laffitte.